Area News
Woman suffers ‘vicious’ dog attack in Paden
By Joshua Allen Staff Reporter A woman was transported to an area hospital after suffering a dog attack last week in Paden. Okfuskee County Sheriff Jim Rasmussen confirmed the woman was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital in Tulsa where she was treated for multiple dog-inflicted wounds. The victim’s name is being withheld, according to authorities. …
Read MoreWeleetka man faces burglary charges after allegedly breaking into several vehicles at Okemah business
By Joshua Allen ONL Staff Reporter The Okemah Police Department took into custody a man with a Weleetka address after surveillance camera footage and a subsequent confession revealed he had broken into several vehicles at an Okemah business, according to an affidavit filed with the Okfuskee County District Court Wednesday, January 2. Okemah PD Assistant…
Read MoreSpain arraigned: DA files official murder charge; not guilty plea entered on defendant’s behalf
Last weekend’s homicide suspect, accused of shooting twice with a shotgun a family member, will now face the state’s charge leveled against him as a defendant, making his first appearance before the the District Court’s judge Thursday. It was anticipated shortly after the shooting took place — even stated as “highly likely” by officials — the…
Read MoreFire department fights two house fires over holiday break
By Joshua Allen Staff Reporter The Okemah Fire Department were called out to two house fires in as many days just as last year came to a close. Fire Chief Roy Neal said the first of the two fires took place December 30 on South 5th Street where a two-story house had caught fire somewhere…
Read MoreMan arrested for Okemah-area murder
OSBI investigation report submitted to DA’s office; official filing of first-degree murder charges anticipated By Joshua Allen Staff Reporter A local man is behind bars at the Okfuskee County Jail after allegedly shooting to death his wife’s mother with a shotgun during an altercation Saturday evening near Okemah. The altercation that ended in murder involved…
Read MoreTeenage drive-by shooter at large, wanted for allegedly threatening witnesses
By Joshua Allen ONL Staff Reporter An Okemah teenager — believed to be a triggerman in multiple drive-by shootings back in August — is now at large and wanted by Okfuskee County law enforcement after the District Attorney’s Office filed a motion to accelerate his sentencing that had been delayed six months, pending cooperation in…
Read MoreTrailer thief nabbed by Okemah, Weleetka Police Departments
By Joshua Allen ONL Staff Reporter The collaborative effort of two police departments brought into custody a man who stole a trailer full of lumber earlier this month. Okemah Police Department Assistant Chief Doug Danker, along with other officers, arrested last week 38-year-old Billy Deo in Weleetka on complaints of grand larceny after receiving a…
Read MoreOkemah teen arrested in San Diego for multiple sexual assaults
By Joshua Allen ONL Staff Reporter After earlier this year being involved in a runaway teen’s case in Oklahoma, an 18-year-old has now been arrested in California on multiple counts of sexual assault. The San Diego Police Department arrested Seth Roberts last week, listing two counts of forceful rape and another count of sexual assault…
Read MoreSchool board approves purchase of two vacant lots near Pecan Bowl, appoints ‘extra duty salary’ review committee
By Joshua Allen ONL Staff Reporter The Panther football field complex could see some expansion in the coming future after the Okemah Board of Education voted to approve the purchase of two vacant lots near the Pecan Bowl this week. Located at 412 N. 6th Street, the two vacant lots are adjacent to property…
Read MoreInterim superintendent of Okemah schools lauds new, recently-installed sign
By Joshua Allen ONL Staff Reporter The Okemah school district has a new sign, recently installed somewhat near the administration building, that administrators and school board members are proud of. The recently-installed sign is a multiple-screen digital message board, that will soon allow the district to send out messages to citizens, students, families and visitors…
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